Since its arrival at the station in early December, Volunteer's have been equipping, conducting training and preparing the new engine-tanker for service. This unit is a 2024 Spartan 6 person cab with a Custom Fire body. It carries 2,000 gallons of water and has a 1,500 GPM Hale fire pump. It also features a 3,000 gallon portable tank, rear and side dumps and various tools and equipment.
On Monday, the department responded to three accidents with reported entrapment throughout the day. The first was at 0739 hours involving a vehicle vs a school bus. A door pop was required on the vehicle to remove the patient. There were no injuries on the bus.
The second accident was at 1448 hours located at Manor Road and Hurry Road. The occupants were able to self extricate prior to arrival. ... (Full Story & Photos)
Over the weekend Firefighter Mason Allen participated in the Skills USA Firefighting Competition at Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department. The participants took part in a written exam, oral interview, rope drill, 2 minute drill (fastest dressed) and a simulated CPAT test. FF Allen along with one other student from the St. Mary's Fire and EMS Cadet program took part in the event.... (Full Story & Photos)
Saturday at 1757 hours, Stations 5 and surrounding companies were alerted to a structure fire on Mill Creek Drive in Bushwood. Engine 52 arrived with nothing evident and upon investigation located an active chimney fire.
Once crews ensured the attic was clear and there was no fire spread, the assignment was held with Company 5. Crews chained the chimney and cleared the wood stove.
On Friday afternoon, members welcomed Engine-Tanker 54 to the station as it arrived from Custom Fire Apparatus in Wisconsin. Earlier this week five members of our apparatus committee traveled to the factory to conduct the final inspection. The Engine-Tanker was built over the last couple month to meet the specifications of the committee.
The production of our new Engine Tanker is continuing at Custom Fire Apparatus in Wisconsin. The apparatus committee will be travelling to the factory in early December with delivery expected soon after. Look for further updates soon. ... (Full Story & Photos)
On Wednesday evening UTV 5 was alerted to a large woods fire on Slater Drive In Waldorf. UTV 5 operated for approximately an hour and a half on scene with units from across Southern Maryland controlling the fire. UTV 5 was part of the brush fire task force.
